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Though previously viewed as little more than entertainment, video games have gained much recognition as an art form within recent years, slowly taking their place amongst established media such as literature and films. However, such is not the case within the second language classroom, where video games are vastly ignored in favour of other media. This in spite of research showing the benefits of

Developing systems to identify the cell type-specific functions regulated by genes linked to type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk could transform our understanding of the genetic basis of this disease. However, in vivo systems for efficiently discovering T2D risk gene functions relevant to human cells are currently lacking. Here we describe powerful interdisciplinary approaches combining Drosophila genetics

This study investigates the level of engagement among female politicians in Örebro Municipal Council, with a particular focus on their commitment to climate policy compared to their male counterparts. The purpose of the study is to explore whether women generally exhibit greater dedication to climate issues. To address the research questions, a combination of interviews and quantitative content an

Denna studie undersöker utrymning genom inåtgående dörrar, något som bör undvikas enligt svenska byggregler när antalet personer i en lokal överstiger 30. Trots detta är de specifika utmaningarna och påverkande faktorerna, särskilt vad gäller personer med nedsatt rörelseförmåga, till stor del outforskade. För att belysa detta genomfördes en litteraturstudie samt utrymningsförsök med 36 deltagare (

Prostate apoptosis response-4 (Par-4) is a tumor suppressor that induces apoptosis in cancer cells. However, the physiological function of Par-4 remains unknown. Here we show that conventional Par-4 knockout (Par-4-/-) mice and adipocyte-specific Par-4 knockout (AKO) mice, but not hepatocyte-specific Par-4 knockout mice, are obese with standard chow diet. Par-4-/- and AKO mice exhibit increased ab

Leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains (LRIG) proteins have been implicated as regulators of growth factor signaling; however, the possible redundancy among mammalian LRIG1, LRIG2, and LRIG3 has hindered detailed elucidation of their physiological functions. Here, we show that Lrig-null mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) are deficient in adipogenesis and bone morphogenetic protein (B

Women tend to have lower interest in engineering as compared to men, which previous research has shown is partly explained by gender differences in self-efficacy, social belongingness and communal career goals. Therefore, to attract more women to engineering, effective interventions are needed that target these factors. In this study, we evaluated an industry-designed intervention for high school

Main title: Trading-intense housing environments. City centers tend to condense – these pieces of land are attractive for many different purposes. Co-using of buildings becomes more and more usual. For instance there are on-going investigations regarding how to create attractive residential environments close to shopping areas with high traffic density. In many places, the vision is a mixed-use ne

In this thesis I analyze the official government report "En ny ordning för asylsökandes boende" (SOU 2022:64) together with three consultation reports. The aim of the study is to reveal assumed and naturalized presumptions about asylum as a concept, and the logic that lies behind the contemporary changes. Further the aim is to show a discursive change and contribute to knowledge about co

This thesis analyzes how managerial responsibilities and competencies are affected by the integration of AI within organizations. As AI technologies increasingly support or automate operational tasks, decision-making processes and strategic planning, the responsibilities of managers are evolving. The study aims to identify these evolving responsibilities, and the competencies required to effective

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate how Monki’s decision to reduce its size range, a strategic choice that contradicts its inclusive brand identity, affects its brand image and how these actions can be justified. Design/method: This paper is based on two qualitative research methods. To gather primary data, semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate the perceptions of young Swed

Denna uppsats syftar till att undersöka målkonflikten mellan den gröna industrialiseringen och den samiska ursprungsbefolkningens rättigheter samt intressen, med särskilt fokus på hur konflikten manifesteras i konsultationer med samiska företrädare. Dessa konsultationer genomförs i enlighet med lagen om konsultation i frågor som rör det samiska folket, en central lagstiftning i denna studie. För aThis thesis aims to examine the conflict of goals between the green industrialization and the rights and interests of the indigenous Sami people, with a particular focus on how the conflict manifests in consultations with the Sami people. These consultations are conducted under the Act on Consultation in Matters Concerning the Sami People, a central piece of legislation in this study. In order to

Människor spenderar mer än 90 % av livet inomhus. En innemiljö med god luftkvalitet är avgörande för människors välmående, både kort- och långsiktigt. Människor kan drabbas av bland annat huvudvärk, irriterade slemhinnor, hosta, andnings- och koncentrationssvårigheter orsakat av föroreningar i luften. Detta examensarbete kartlägger information och forskning inom ämnet luftkvalitet och hälsa i formThis thesis summarizes research within the subject of air quality and health in residential and public buildings. The work examines health effects and the relationship with ventilation systems, airflow rates, carbon dioxide, airborne particles and radon. The literature study was conducted using scientific articles obtained from the databases Web of Science, DiVA Portal and PubMed. Theoretical info

Fragmentation from the extraction of bone marrow for consumption is a common phenomenon in archaeological assemblages, because of the high fat content of bone marrow, it was an important source of sustenance in prehistory. From the perspective of marrow fracturing, analysis of these fragmented refuse materials gives insight into the general strategies for harvesting bone marrow. The fragmentation